Tasracing extends its condolences to the family and friends of Graeme Peck following his recent passing at age 94.
A Hall of Fame reinsman and one of Tasmania’s most accomplished harness racing drivers, Graeme recorded 483 winners between 1951 and 1978 during a career that spanned nearly three decades.
His record places him among the leading drivers of his generation. Graeme claimed five Tasmanian Drivers’ Premierships, winning the title in 1955/56, 1966/67, 1968/69 and 1969/70, before sharing the 1970/71 premiership after a dead heat.
Graeme enjoyed success in many of Tasmania’s feature harness racing events, including the Tasmanian Pacing Championship, which he won with Barita in 1970 and Speedy Ben in 1973.
One of his most memorable moments came on the national stage in 1974, when he drove Speedy Ben to victory in the Inter Dominion Consolation in Perth.
Graeme’s achievements were formally recognised in 2014, when he was inducted into the Tasmanian Harness Racing Hall of Fame.
As a mark of respect, the Launceston Pacing Club have named the opening race on Sunday night the Vale Graeme Peck Pace, with drivers engaged in the race to wear black armbands in his honour.
A funeral service to celebrate Graeme’s life will be held at the Bridgenorth Football Club on Friday, 12 June, commencing at 14:00.